A Break for the Holidays

We all need a break sometimes, and the holidays are the perfect time for rest, relaxation, and recalibration.

Monday Quote: Barbara Kingsolver & Antonia Malchik

This week my quotes have to do with persevering even when you feel inadequate or not ready or filled with anxiety (the latter is me most of the time). This morning I interviewed Tessa Hadley, a UK author who has had a prolific career writing short stories (many are published at The New Yorker) and…

Mental Illness is Not Like a Broken Leg

When people talk about reducing the stigma around mental illness, they often liken it to having a broken leg – except it’s your mind that’s broken. But does this analogy really help?

Talking About Mental Health

Note: Edited 22 Jul 2017 to add comment from Alex Riley. I’ve had some conversations about mental health lately that have made me think a lot about what it means to have a mental illness, how you navigate the world with it, and how others perceive that illness and its impact on your life. Much…

Wednesday on the Web – 19 July edition

It’s been a tough week. I’ve had to spend more days in bed than I’d like to, and am feeling the gloomy fingers of depression creeping back into my life. I realize I’ve had a lot on my plate lately, so this change in mood is an entirely predictable response. That doesn’t mean I have…